HIV/AIDS
Stem Cell Technology May Help Rejuvenate Immune Cells
Manipulation of aging T-cells might help them defend against diseases such as HIV and cancer, researchers say
THURSDAY, Jan. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Stem cell technology may one day give new life to tired immune cells so they can battle diseases such as HIV and cancer more effectively, two new studies suggest.
FDA Approves 1st Pill to Help Prevent HIV Infection
Once-daily Truvada intended for at-risk individuals, and agency says side effects must be monitored
By Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of a pill to help prevent HIV infection in uninfected, high-risk people.
First Over-the-Counter HIV Test Approved
Results can be obtained within 40 minutes
TUESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- The first over-the-counter test to detect antibodies to the virus that causes AIDS has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the agency said Tuesday.
The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test allows anonymous users to swab the upper and lower gums and obtain results within 40 minutes, the FDA said in a news release.
FDA Approves First At-Home HIV Test
Experts say it could reduce the number of Americans who are unaware of their HIV status
By Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first do-it-yourself HIV test that would give people their results in the privacy of their own home.
Living with HIV
by Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH
HIV: yet another health issue we now know has unique effects on women. But thanks to intense research over the last 10 years, our understanding of this dreadful disease has grown significantly. However, if you're living with HIV, you may feel there's so much more you need to learn.
Wednesday, Nov 30th 2011
Reiki: Can Hands Really Heal?
If you've been reading about yoga, meditation or tai chi, you've probably at least heard a passing mention of reiki, a Japanese practice that utilizes heat and energy to heal and soothe discomfort.
Looking for a cure-all?
Looking for a cure-all? Tea tree oil, a natural derivative of the melaleuca alternifolia plant, might be the closest thing to it. This disinfecting, tangy-smelling oil can help clear up acne, heal cuts and scrapes, fight athlete's foot and treat a wide array of other ailments. It's also widely available in personal care and household cleaning products.
As a supplement to other kinds of treatment, some health care providers use art therapy to help patients heal from both physical and emotional trauma
As a supplement to other kinds of treatment, some health care providers use art therapy to help patients heal from both physical and emotional trauma. Like talk therapy, art therapy helps patients release emotions and thoughts about their condition and their experience, and sometimes the results are incredibly enlightening...and beautiful.
Ready to try something new?
Ready to try something new? Be sure to use care when exploring alternative and complementary medical treatments. Professional organizations offer many practitioners training and certification, but some service providers might not be up to snuff. Speak with your health care professional about options and referrals.
Get connected! Mind-body medicine is just what it sounds like: a health practice that examines - and takes advantage of - the connection between mind and body
Get connected! Mind-body medicine is just what it sounds like: a health practice that examines - and takes advantage of - the connection between mind and body. Through practices like biofeedback, relaxation methods, cognitive behavioral therapy and more, health care providers teach patients how to find those connections and use them to heal.
